Thesaurus results for LOCUTION

locution

noun

lō-ˈkyü-shən

Definition of locution

as in manner

a distinctive way of putting ideas into words in the poet's somewhat affected locution, word order is often reversed and so we have "the sea serene"

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Recent Examples of locution Confucius says—an old-fashioned locution, perhaps, but appropriate here—never to take interest in feats of strength. — Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 25 Mar. 2024 President Lyndon Baines Johnson was a retro Texan by birth and locution. — Chris Jones, chicagotribune.com, 2 Oct. 2019 That mysterious locution and the lack of additional details raised the possibility that something more than the sniffles might be ailing the Boss. — Stuart Munro, BostonGlobe.com, 25 Aug. 2023 Consider common appeals to allyship and altruism; such locutions convey a sort of optional quality, a moralistic tone, and unreliable trendiness. — Astra Taylor, The New Republic, 26 Aug. 2019 In diplomatic memorandums, officials avoided the term military base; the preferred locution was joint communications facility. — Cullen Murphy, The Atlantic, 15 June 2022

Recent Examples of Synonyms for locution

Noun

But even here, where the damage is being done gleefully and wantonly, the US Congress has stood up to these funding cuts in a bipartisan manner.

— Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 3 July 2026
The platform should be structured in a manner that is intuitive, engaging and easy to navigate, enabling employees to quickly locate relevant information and resources.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of manner

Noun

To characterize the new mode, Kyle Uckert, SHERLOC’s deputy principal investigator at NASA’s JPL, and his colleagues collected spectra from spare flight optics in their own lab.

— Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 4 July 2026
Dick arrives as the Clippers are in rebuild mode following the trade of Leonard.

— Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026

Definition of mode

Noun

Miles of security fencing now surround the National Mall, with extensive road closures and airport-style screening at entrances to both the Great American State Fair and the Salute to America event.

— Kyla Guilfoil, NBC news, 5 July 2026
This pretty jean skirt has a stretchy drawstring waistband and two deep front pockets that add a laidback touch to the midi style.

— Melony Forcier, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026

Definition of style

Noun

Destinations that combine crystal-clear seas, warm sand tones and unspoilt scenery consistently stand out as the places people most dream about visiting.

— Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2026
Navigation instructions are presented in plenty of time and with a confident tone.

— James Raia, Mercury News, 5 July 2026